Meiosis is the process which produces sperm and eggs by dividing the chromosomes into two halves. Meiosis is necessary for a baby to have the right number of chromosomes.
The table below shows the steps of meiosis, as well as what happens in each step.
Meiosis
Meiosis is the process which produces sperm and eggs by dividing the chromosomes into two halves. Meiosis is necessary for a baby to have the right number of chromosomes.
The table below shows the steps of meiosis, as well as what happens in each step.
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